Station House Media Unit (shmu), established as a charity in 2003, is one of the core cultural organisations in Aberdeen, and is at the forefront of Community Media development in Scotland, supporting residents in the seven regeneration areas of the city in radio and video production, traditional and on-line publications, music production and digital inclusion.
The organisation also supports other disadvantaged communities, both geographic and communities of interest, with an employability and training arm and a programme for offenders, both pre and post release.
Our Work
Community
Our projects combine to create a wide range of benefits for individuals and communities, fostering a spirit of engagement and partnership working, developing transferrable skills in participants, and contributing towards increased social capital.
- shmuFM
- shmuTV
- shmuPress
- shmuSound
Adult
Our Adult Services strand supports all our work with vulnerable adults at shmu. This includes all our bespoke Adult Services programmes, as well as our wrap around support service for all adult volunteers engaging with shmu.
- Adult Engagement Support Service
- Community Wellbeing Project
- Engage programme
Youth
We support young people to have their voice heard within the local community whilst developing media skills in a safe environment. These range from speaking on the radio or interviewing someone on camera and has a positive impact whilst expanding their skillset and abilities.
- Youth Media
- Foundation Apprenticeships
- shmuTrain
- Speak out
- BFI Film academy
Station House Media Unit
Contact Details
01224 515013
Station House Media Unit, Station House Woodside Aberdeen AB24 2WB